New renderings of the MTA’s Interborough Express—which will finally link Brooklyn to Queens—have officially dropped is one of our hand-picked Events finds for New York. The proposed $5.5 billion light-rail line would connect 18 new stations across the two boroughs in just 32 minutes.
Why New York? New York is the ultimate dense, 24-hour city — five boroughs of iconic skyline, world culture and neighborhood-deep diversity. The city is known for the skyline and Times Square, Broadway, museums and global food.
Good to know: Spring and autumn are ideal; December dazzles for holidays; summer is hot and humid. The 24-hour subway is the fastest way around; Manhattan and much of Brooklyn are very walkable.